THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

FOR THE RECORD

Past Winners

Doncaster Mile - the Mile Championship

The Doncaster Mile is one of Australia’s most famous races, first run in 1866. It is considered the mile championship of Australian racing. The Doncaster has been won by many of the best gallopers ever to race in Australia. Past winners include Tobin Bronze (1967), Super Impose (1990-1991), Sunline (1999 & 2002) and, more recently, the mighty mare Winx (2016).

TJ Smith Stakes - The Open Sprint Championship

The TJ Smith Stakes was first run in 1997 as the Endeavour Stakes. The race was renamed in 1999 in honour of Thomas John Smith who won the Sydney Trainers’ Premiership on 34 occasions including an astounding 279 Group One races. Leading racehorses trained by TJ Smith included Tulloch, Kingston Town and Gunsynd. The race is the championship sprint race of Australia and in recent years has attracted the likes of Takeover Target and the mighty Black Caviar, whose final race win was in the 2013 TJ Smith Stakes

Australian Derby - The 3YO Classic Championship

The Australian Derby is Australia’s premier 3YO classic race. Formerly known as the AJC Derby, it has been run at Royal Randwick since 1861. The Derby has been won by great champions Phar Lap (1929), Peter Pan (1932), Tulloch (1957), Kingston Town (1980), Bonecrusher (1986) and Octagonal (1996).

Sires' Produce - The 2YO Championship

The Sires’ Produce was first run at Royal Randwick in 1867. This famous race is the second leg of Sydney’s 2YO Triple Crown, the first being the Group 1 Golden Slipper and the final leg being the Group 1 Champagne Stakes. In 2012, Pierro became the sixth horse in Australian turf history to complete the 2YO Triple Crown. Many outstanding gallopers who have won the race include Ajax (1937), Shannon (1944), Baguette (1970), Luskin Star (1977), Octagonal (1995) and Pierro (2012).

Queen Elizabeth Stakes - The Weight for Age Championship

The Queen Elizabeth Stakes has developed into one of Australia’s best weight for age races. The race dates back to 1851 when it was called the Queen’s Plate. It was renamed in 1954 in honour of Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Australia. This race has been won by Australia’s most illustrious gallopers including Tulloch (1958, 1960 & 1961), Might And Power (1998), Lonhro (2003), Grand Armee (2004-2005) and Winx added her name to the list in 2017.

Sydney Cup - The Stayers Championship

The Sydney Cup, first run in 1866, is the long distance race of The Championships. It is only one of two Group 1 races in Australia run over the ‘2 mile’ trip. This famous staying race boasts many outstanding stayers amongst its winners, including The Barb (1868-1869), Carbine (1889-1890), Galilee (1967), Kingston Town (1980), Tie the Knot (1998-1999) and Makybe Diva (2004).

Australian Oaks - The 3YO Fillies Classic Championship

The Australian Oaks is the premier staying race for 3YO fillies during the Sydney Autumn. Since 1994 the race was known as the AJC Australian Oaks and more recently the ATC Australian Oaks. Some of the standout winners of the race include Light Fingers (1965), Surround (1977), Triscay (1991) and Streama (2012).

The Legacy Stakes - The Fillies and Mares Championship

Formerly known as the Queen of the Turf Stakes, the race brings together the best fillies and mares of the Autumn. The inaugural The Coolmore Legacy Stakes was run in 1972. In 2005, the race was switched from a handicap to weight for-age event and since then multiple Group 1 winners have joined the honour roll, including Typhoon Tracy (2010), More Joyous (2011- 2012) and Appearance (2013). 2014 was the first time the race was conducted at Royal Randwick over 1600m, having previously been held at Rosehill Gardens over 1500m.

3YO Sprint - The 3YO Sprint Championship

The 3YO Sprint, originally called the Royal Sovereign Stakes was first run in 1979, and has been traditionally held earlier in the year as a lead up to the Sydney Autumn Carnival. The race has been claimed by a number of top line gallopers including, Lonhro (2002), Exceed And Excel (2005), and Shoot Out (2010). The shift of this race to the carnival proper and its target to become the 3YO Sprint Championship will see it become one of the leading three-year-old events on the racing calendar.

Percy Sykes Stakes - The 2YO Fillies Championship

Percy Sykes Stakes, originally named the Keith Mackay, was elevated to Group 3 status in 2013 and is targeted to continue its rise to become the Championship race for 2YO Fillies in Australia. In 2011 Streama recorded her first race win in the Keith Mackay and has gone on to triumph in three Group 1 events including the 2012 Australian Oaks and the 2013 George Main Stakes.